Sony Ericsson W350 Cell Phone Review - Intro
Tired of carrying around a dedicated digital music player and a cell phone? Do you also want the smallest possible converged device to do both, to boot? If so, the W350 may be right up your alley. With its Walkman-branded music software, the ability to download music over the cellular network through AT&T's music services, and weighing in at a scant 2.8 ounces, the W350 appears to be a ready and willing contender among music-oriented phones. AT&T is currently selling this petite dynamo for $0 with a new 2-year contract, the best possible price in our book, and in yours too, we'd bet. But without the ability to capture video and play back common video file formats and a few other issues, is this price still good enough to make up for its shortcomings? Read the full review to find out...
| Section |
The Good |
The Bad |
| Tour & Design |
Super compact with clean lines |
Flimsy flip and battery cover, eensy-weensy buttons |
| Audio Quality |
Audio sent is decent |
Audio received will cut out at certain frequencies |
| Imaging |
Super fast burst mode |
No video recording capability |
| Making/Receiving Calls |
Very fast to dial |
Must hunt around to find call timers and data usage |
| Messaging |
Straightforward SMS/MMS interface |
No native email application |
| Organizer |
Fast task and notes entry |
Calendar views not very informative |
| Multimedia |
Walkman player lives up to its name |
Extremely limited video format compatibility |
| Software |
Straightforward and stable |
Takes time to back out of deep menu levels |
| Battery Life |
Music playback and web browsing battery life aren't bad |
Call time battery life less than claimed time |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth profiles galore! |
EDGE is as fast as it gets |
| Hardware |
Ultra-bright screen |
Almost non-existent amount of internal storage |
| Other Features |
Wired and wireless tethered modem capability |
Nothing to complain about for a phone in this price range |
| Value & Comparisons |
Free is the best price EVER |
No accessories included - not even headphones! |
